Who are Chiropractors?

Chiropractors are medical professionals who use spinal manipulative therapy and other treatments to cure and prevent neuromuscular disorders and diseases. They can diagnose and treat diseases like neck pain, leg pain, short leg syndrome, and cervicogenic pain, etc.

What are the qualifications of Chiropractor?

Qualifications of Chiropractor are the following:

• Doctor of Chiropractic
• Master of Clinical Chiropractic
• Master of Chiropractic
• FICA [Fellow, International Chiropractors Association]
• Doctorate in Chiropractic
• Bachelor of Chiropractic

How often should I visit a Chiropractor?

It is recommended that an individual who is healthy can consult a Chiropractor once in 6 months or twice a year. However, if a patient is suffering from misalignments of bones or joint pains, he/she can consult Chiropractor once in a month or as recommended.

Why should an individual consult a Chiropractor?

One should consult a Chiropractor if he/she is suffering from severe or chronic pain, poor posture of the body, misalignment of the spine, migraine and injury prevention, etc.

Are chiropractors and Physiotherapists the same?

Both Chiropractors and Physiotherapists are health care professionals who treat patients and improve their lives. However, Chiropractors focus on aligning parts of the body, and Physiotherapist treats patients through physical & mental exercises and medical devices that help the mobility of the patient.

Can Chiropractor treat a herniated disc?

A herniated disc is a medical condition where a fragment of the disc nucleus is pushed out of annulus into the spinal canal through a tear or rupture in the annulus. So, Chiropractor will make an appropriate plan depending on the type and severity of the herniated disc. That treatment plan may include spinal adjustments or manipulations and other chiropractic techniques which helps to relieve the symptoms of a herniated disc.

Can I consult a Chiropractor for back pain and neck pain?

Chiropractors can treat back pain, neck pain, and other body pains by reducing the inflammation of bones and through proper alignment and spinal adjustment. They also treat several health conditions like headaches, migraines, muscle pain, joint injuries and disorders, and ligament pain.

Can Chiropractor perform surgeries?

No, Chiropractors cannot perform any surgery and cannot prescribe any medications to treat medical conditions like body pains, joint injuries, and muscle pain, etc. Chiropractors perform spinal adjustments with their hands or with a small tool and help the patients to relieve their symptoms.